PUERTO RICAN BABY NAMES

A free online resource crammed with advice about choosing Puerto Rican baby names...

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If you have searched for 'Puerto Rican baby names' then "Congratulations" must be in order and our section on Pregnancy Stages might prove helpful. Whether you are the mother or father of a new baby, a member of the family or a close friend you are sharing in a major life event and taking a serious interest in choosing a special baby name from one of the Puerto Rican selection that is available.

The origin of the term ' Puerto Rican '
The word Puerto Rican originates from the geographical name of Puerto Rica (formerly known as Por·to Rico) West Indies Island, East of Hispaniola. Puerto Rica is a self-governing commonwealth in union with the U.S. capital San Juan area 3440 square miles. Many Puerto Ricans immigrated to the USA and are also referred to as Hispanic ( a person of Latin American descent living in the U.S. especially one of Spanish, Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin ). Our list of Hispanic Baby name's is a combination from all four cultures.

Puerto Rican Baby Names!
See below for a selection of male and female Puerto Rican Baby name's to choose from! Still unsure? Then check out over 50,000 other Puerto Rican Baby names available via the Hispanic section.

Puerto Rican Girl Names				Puerto Rican Boy Names
Adelaida Annalisse Asianah Brandye Carleigha Cassandra Celestina Cionnaye Coraly Dayanara	Emily Eva Evalisse Genevalisse Guanina Heriberto Idalyz Ivelisse Janisa Jerrely Jesenia	Jomayra Karelma Keiyanai Mallorie Marelys Maria Marisol Maritza Mayra-Liz Migdalia Monaique	Nautica Nixzaliz Thaimy Waleska Xiomarys Yaira Yajaira Yara Yashira Yumaris Zuleika	Armando Benigno Bernado Chico Christian Clourindo Emilio Emmanuel Eulogio Jaivin	Julio Madesio Marcos Omar Osvaldo Pablo Raleigh Roberto Vincent Wilfredo
Puerto Rican Girl				Puerto Rican Boy

The Importance of First Names!
We respond to our name throughout our lives. People associate us with our first name, it forms part of our identity. They help to distinguish us from one to another. Other people gain immediate and sometimes totally subconscious views of people, just from hearing a name they can therefore give us a distinct advantage in life, or conversely, a disadvantage! The choice of an Puerto Rican Baby name is, therefore, incredibly important. And those of us who choose a baby's name are taking on a responsible task!

The Origins of Puerto Rican baby names
The origins of Puerto Rican naming traditions include the use of place names, those related to mythology and history, origins from colours, plants and other types of nature, Fictional origins, historical origins, characteristic and religious origins. We then move on to the genre which can be classed as Descriptive, Place, Speciality and finally unique (or created name's) Placenames were used or added as a second surname, preceded by the word "de" or "del" ("from" or "from the") for example "del Monte" ("from the mountain").

What Puerto Rican baby name shall I give to my baby?
Will the Puerto Rican baby name suit my baby? Should it be traditional, unusual, unique, exotic, popular or cool? Will it be suitable throughout all life phases ( "A Name isn't just for a birthday - it's for life!"). Will it be appropriate throughout a full life cycle starting with baby - toddler - school child - teenager - young adults - parents - middle age - retirement and ending with old age. Will it suit a pensioner as well as a baby? Will the schoolchild be teased mercilessly about a name? What will your baby think of your choice?

Help is at hand when making a choice from Puerto Rican baby names!
The various sections included in www. babynames. org. uk accessed via the Site Map will provide answers to all of your questions regarding the choice of first names. And our exclusive Name Evaluator will help you avoid any of the many pitfalls!

Want to know more?
Further information about names and Genealogy can be found by clicking the following links:

Genealogy
World of Baby Names

Puerto Rican Baby Names

"Remember! A Name isn't just for a Birth Day - it's for Life!"